Ken Gamble - U.S. Navy 1962-68

Ken Gamble served in Vietnam from 1966-67 where he was exposed to Agent Orange. After being diagnosed with Agent Orange related cancer Ken founded the Orange Heart Medal Foundation. The purpose of the Orange Heart Medal Project is to bring recognition to veterans who were exposed and subsequently were affected by Agent Orange during their military service in the United States Armed Services. For more information visit http://orangeheartmedal.org/

Story by Ross Rowlinson - Vero Beach FL

Robin Spence

Robin Spence is the widow of Joseph Clinton Spence who served in the U.S. Army 1971-95. Joseph server in Vietnam in the Infantry and also served as an Airborne Ranger and Recruiter. In 2018 Joseph died or Agent Orange related liver cancer. Robin was presented an Orange Heart Medal in honor of her husbands service and sacrifice and now serves as the North Carolina representative for the Orange Heart Medal Foundation.